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by ripb8t
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ford Tow Vehicle Engines?
Replies: 12
Views: 3390

Re: Ford Tow Vehicle Engines?

3.5 is a solid motor. I have a friend with the 2.7l does what he needs it for. Shoot me a pm if you'd like with any questions. Been with for for the last 22yrs as a tech.
by ripb8t
Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Planning a trip to NorCal in March
Replies: 37
Views: 6213

Re: Planning a trip to NorCal in March

Keep in mind, towing from SD to Clearlake is a long haul. Plan on 12-13hr road trip with fuel and breaks. Thats leaving SD at midnight and no LA traffic :shock:. Trust me i do it 2-3x a year. Delta and Berryessa will both be about 9-11hr haul. I would recommend fishing Delta first for a few days. Sh...
by ripb8t
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which trolling motor Motorguide or Minnkota?
Replies: 11
Views: 1943

Re: Which trolling motor Motorguide or Minnkota?

There both good when working and both suck when broken. Just a matter of preference. MG Tour Series for me. :D
by ripb8t
Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Rookie, Clear Lake update
Replies: 4
Views: 799

Re: WON Rookie, Clear Lake update

Sounds like fun! If anyone needs a boater or backseat pm me. I'll be coming from Walnut Creek. :D
by ripb8t
Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dual Axel Trailer Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1678

Re: Dual Axel Trailer Question

Cliff, you can get some go-jacks. They slide under the front tires of the trailer and a few pumps your front tires are off the ground and then you can turn/move the boat as if it was on a single axle trailer. Here's a link where I purchased mine. Look in the lifting equipment section. Its listed und...
by ripb8t
Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Another reason NOT to buy a Ford
Replies: 2
Views: 3978

Re: Another reason NOT to buy a Ford

what dakine said!!
by ripb8t
Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Say ripb8t

Just buy one of these. Power, Looks, maybe the lady! Oh I forgot
about 100k!!
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by ripb8t
Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Say ripb8t

get me a Humuhumunukunukuapua'a for my aquarium and will talk
Dakine. :D
by ripb8t
Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Say ripb8t

Dave, its down south. It takes about an hour to lift the cab. It makes it so much easier to torque the heads or access anything on the engine. :D
by ripb8t
Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:52 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Say ripb8t

DaKine

No additional time on top of the normal labor. It just makes it easier on the tech. Less body strain! As long as I have my spam,
rice, and eggs brah!
by ripb8t
Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:00 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Agree with DAKINE198!!

You can add anything you want to your vehicle. But, when you add aftermarket accessories (i.e suspension lifts, chips, exhausts etc.) you can't blame a dealer/manufacturer for ride, poor performance, driveability issues, squeeks and rattles etc. Take it back to the people who installed it. I've had ...
by ripb8t
Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Who's done diesel mod's?

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by ripb8t
Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: Who's done diesel mod's?
Replies: 30
Views: 31472

Re: Who's done diesel mod's?

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:D :D go ahead and add those chips.
by ripb8t
Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake around Fresno ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2568

Re: Lake around Fresno ?

5 south 152 east and 99 south is your best bet